1 General Criminal Work review
What General Criminal Work clients highlight
- Friendly staff
- Clear explanations
- Fast service
- Efficient process
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General criminal work covers defence and immediate representation for individuals facing criminal charges across the criminal courts. A solicitor practising in this area handles case work from initial police station advice and bail applications to advising at trial in the Magistrates’ Court and, for more serious matters, in the Crown Court. They prepare cases, instruct experts, gather and file evidence, and negotiate or respond to pleas and mitigating factors, always protecting the client’s position in relation to possible custodial outcomes, fines, and ancillary orders.
1 General Criminal Work review
What General Criminal Work clients highlight
75 General Criminal Work reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (66)Sexual allegations including Rape and Sexual Assaults (3)
Leads the General Criminal Work team
Nick Titchener
Managing Partner



Works with Dawn McKnight and 4 more
“I genuinely cannot recommend Crystal and the team highly enough. From the very beginning, I felt like they had my back. Going through a criminal case is an incredibly stressful and overwhelming experience, but Crystal was outstanding throughout the entire process. She was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly reassuring, while always being honest with me about where I stood. I will also add that she kept it very professional and ended up knowing me better than myself, and at times would remind me to stop panicking. It wasn't always legal talk; Crystal knew when to talk to me as an adult to an adult, not as a client to a solicitor. For this I am most grateful. Crystal worked incredibly hard on my behalf and ultimately helped me achieve the best possible outcome in the circumstances, securing the lowest level of charge that could realistically have resulted from what happened. I will always be extremely grateful for the work she put into my case. What stood out to me most, though, was that I never felt like I was simply another case number. Crystal understood how significantly the situation was affecting me personally and supported me throughout, not only with the legal side of things but with my mental health and wellbeing as well. That human element made an enormous difference during what was a very difficult period of my life. I always felt listened to, supported and properly represented. When I needed someone in my corner, Crystal was there. Thank you genuinely to Crystal and everyone involved in my case. The outcome has allowed me to put an incredibly difficult chapter behind me and start moving forward with my life. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing legal representation.”
40 General Criminal Work reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (37)
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Philip Kouvaritakis
Associate Solicitor
“Gardner Leader are one of the top brands of legal services providers in Newbury and Berkshire. We need expert advice, quickly and so we approached this top brand and we were not disappointed in the rapid services, decisive nature of advice given and the options pointed out to us.”
8 General Criminal Work reviews
173 General Criminal Work reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (159)Assault (8)Criminal Damage (4)
Leads the General Criminal Work team
Raymond Shaw
Senior Partner



Works with Madeleine Corr and 4 more
“Both Paul Graham and Raymond Shaw, who are stalwarts of the London criminal market and should be praised for their client care especially with regard to legally aided clients.”
63 General Criminal Work reviews
4 General Criminal Work reviews 1 review this year
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (4)
12 General Criminal Work reviews
Reviewed for Extradition (8)Criminal defence - All (3)
Leads the General Criminal Work team
Anna Matelska
Principal & Managing Director
Works with Eliza Dumitrescu
“Mrs Anna, as my official defender in front of the Crown Court in London, helped me to avoid the severe penalty of at least 4 years in prison, which is given for in a similar cases in which I got involved. Thanks to Mrs. Anna I am free. I am glad to recommend Mrs. Anna Matelska as an attorney-at law to anyone who needs a good lawyer in an English court.”
3 General Criminal Work reviews
1 General Criminal Work review
Leads the General Criminal Work team
Jeremy Asher
Solicitor
1 General Criminal Work review
2 General Criminal Work reviews
11 General Criminal Work reviews
Reviewed for Criminal defence - All (5)Drugs offences (3)
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We have ranked 80 law firms for General Criminal Work in EC1A, listed in order on this page.